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Cool1-molscript_tiny by The Roybot on Comment 953 comments

Who is your favorite superhero?

 

 

What is a superhero you ask?

A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is "a fictional character of unprecedented powers dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest". Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes—ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas—have dominated American comic books and crossed over into other media. The word itself dates to at least 1917. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine (also rendered super-heroine or super heroine). The two-word version of the term is a trademark co-owned by DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

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How do you like your Oreos?
Dip it in milk
9 votes
Eat the cream first
3 votes
Just eat the chocolate cookie part
0 votes
Eat it whole
4 votes
Eww Oreos are nasty!
3 votes

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"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 12:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you ruined my JD

QQ

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it can't be over

we haven’t even covered super heroine

by phillyduck23 on Jul 27, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is cool

Photobucket

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is “a character….dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest”

Fatty when he banned himself for a year?

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 12:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ON SNAP

and from a mod

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't kid

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

because you don't love

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whats an extrovert?

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 12:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well I got this question and I dont know how to answer it
Is Hemingway Hzyzh an extrovert?

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone who's outgoing basically.

Introvert is more inward focused—extroverts more outwardly focused. Finds meaning in others and what they do/say/think. Introverts more concerned with their own thoughts/actions/etc.

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

k thanks

so is BRP and extrovert?

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, overwhelming yes.

optimism ftw

by Cablinasian on Jul 27, 2009 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha

submit it to failblog!

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta' be up at four...

Hmm…all nighter looking mighty friendly right now.

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 12:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey fanfaraway!

yeh i’m over at the beach this weekend and catching a ride into town with a dude who has to start work in PDX at six….so I’m gonna’ ride in with him and kick it at starbucks for a couple hours.

How you been?

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also left for the weekend but I'm back at work now... last week before holidays though!

I prefer to return to the city monday in the early morning too, rather than go back sunday night and get home really tired. I didn’t get to do it this time cause I had to leave my car at the mechanics to have a check up.

I heard about your accident… thank god you were wearing a helmet!

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to my grandparents’ house, where my family is currently staying. I went hiking around the area, swam a lot. Played two full games of monopoly, some card games, went to the local fair on saturday night… and drove there and back, which took me around 7 hours total.

What ’bout you? Just recovering from the fall? Recovering from your new self-induced slavery?

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like you had a fun weekend...quite relaxing

yes, i am recovering from both the items you mentioned….the fall wasn’t too bad but the latter it is weird…my life was basically one big vacation, and now it’s a 9-7 grind. Luckily I enjoy work for the most part, so it’s not too bad—it’s just different.

Your grandparents’ place sounds like fun….what card games do you guys play? I ended up playing Cribbage and Pinochle most of the weekend…..

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, going to my grandparents' house is great

all my cousings are usually there, so we just hang around the pool and play cards and games all day… I don’t know the names of the card games in english, but basically we just played Continental and President, if that makes sense to you :)

Is it a permanent job or is it only for the summer? I’ve been getting very good reports from your boss, so you must be doing well :)

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

o really

what does he say

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he said that u were training with others, not directly with him

but that u take your job seriously and are very ambitious, and that you sorta remind him of himself when he was younger :)

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahahaha

nah, I don’t think he has ulterior motives.

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehehe, nah, just kidding, that's a huge compliment.

I enjoy the work—I don’t really know how to take work any other way than seriously….we got goals to meet. I look at work like bball—we want to win!

The guy he’s having me work with is a cool dude—doing a good job of showing me the ropes. A good balance of teaching me how to do things and throwing me into the fire and letting me figure it out. So far it’s been really enjoyable. I can’t wait till I’m outta’ school so I can just focus on work.

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also left for the weekend but I'm back at work now... last week before holidays though!

I prefer to return to the city monday in the early morning too, rather than go back sunday night and get home really tired. I didn’t get to do it this time cause I had to leave my car at the mechanics to have a check up.

I heard about your accident… thank god you were wearing a helmet!

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

holidays?

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

i don’t understand the question…

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what holidays are you celebrating in Espana?

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Summer holidays

People in Spain have at least a month of paid holidays, and most of us take it in August, cause it’s boiling hot and no one works in August, basically, so why stay on your own? August is also a non-working month for legal purposes, so in my case, double reason to have my holidays in August.

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhh hahahhaha

i was thinking there was some sweet week long Spanish holiday coming up or something

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

one month of paid holidays? and two hour lunch breaks?

I think I found my new destination. See ya’ Portland; Spain calleth.

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont think that even factors in

the siesta

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Italy has more, but no siesta, rather a quick espresso

Germany also has ca. 20 days, plus church holidays. Same in France and some other countries. Hint: Countries and even states within countries with catholic background have more holidays than ones with protestant background.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

we get the month and all the religious holidays, the state holidays, the local holidays, etc…which are quite a few…

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and traffic = fail

and you have to pay Comcast if you want to watch the Blazers….bloody pirates!

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 2:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, just going from what L-Train posts in weather charts and other people complain about. August is hot about everywhere. I don’t really like hot, especially not in a suit.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I always worry about men in suits in summer

their clothes are basically the same all year round…

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 2:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are summer suits with finer wool, and you can try some lighter colors (doesn’t suit everyone, har har). But well, it’s extra cost.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 2:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's true

men in light suits often look strange. Maybe because it’s more unusual? Do you have to suit up a lot?

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 2:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I’m with clients, yes. In the office, well I shouldn’t come in shorts and flip flops. I sometimes travel without one in the morning, check into the hotel, then change before work. I like that about silicon valley, in many young companies it doesn’t really matter how you dress. There are companies where you aren’t even allowed to ever come or travel without a suit, which is a bit much.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 2:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds fairly reasonable

We have a lenient dress code, but if we have meetings we do have to look polished.

Sometimes not having a strict dress code is an advantage for a company that is trying to come across as avant-gard, modern, young, etc.

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 3:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, insider info from Simmons on Artest. Sounds like he is getting information from the organization.

These anecdotes just bounce off people now. Artest is a benevolent crazy. Or so we think. Being around this nuttiness every day is a little different from merely hearing about the nuttiness in secondhand anecdotes. I know for a fact he routinely broke plays on offense and is still a handful behind the scenes, and the Rockets buried every 2008-09 story that would have made this patently clear. For instance, Artest routinely walked around in his underwear in public places: the Rockets’ team bus, hotels, you name it. People around the team barely flinched after a while. Before Game 7 of the Lakers series — only the biggest game of the entire season — they finally flinched.

Here’s what happened: Artest missed the first two team buses (the ones for players, coaches and team personnel) from Houston’s hotel to the Staples Center and barely made the third and final bus, which was reserved for business staff, sponsors and friends of the team. These stunned people watched Artest sprint to the bus right before it left, jump on and take one of the remaining seats … yes, wearing only his underwear. Owner Leslie Alexander happened to be sitting on the bus and witnessed the whole thing. And you wonder why the Houston Rockets didn’t make any effort whatsoever to bring back Artest.

optimism ftw

by Cablinasian on Jul 27, 2009 12:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha-ha!

Stupid people have stupid ideas.

by AK1984 on Jul 27, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

now that's just funny

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heheheh

What else do you expect from crazy pills

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who is Simmon’s source?

by shoothoop on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arenas is productive-crazy, at least most of the time. Like Ray Allen, he rather shows obsessive-compulsive signs

Artest still shows signs of Marbury-crazy. Though there was an SI story about him this week that showed him less crazy, e.g. the GM of the Lakers said a young Artest would have punched Kobe after the elbow in that series instead of just going in his face and repeating the gesture. But the article also mentioned that he went into the showers of the Lakers after they lost to the Celtics in the finals to talk to Kobe :) And videotaped the call with his agent where the agent tells him about the Lakers offer and those of other teams, then posted it online. Which is (A) illegal in most states without telling it the person on the other end as his publicist notes to him, and (B) could have put his agent in a very bad light if he had said something damning about another team or player.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 2:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As someone who suffers from Anankastic Personality Disorder, I can relate from afar to Ray ...

Allen. Yet, that notwithstanding, I just can’t begin to fathom what’s wrong with Ron Artest regarding any sort of personality disorders.

Heck, Artest is just a whack job in my book.

Stupid people have stupid ideas.

by AK1984 on Jul 27, 2009 2:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How does it manifest itself?

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's many oddities, but nothing severe or anything.

1. I’m an extreme perfectionist when it comes to doing projects and whatnot, which is why I frequently just forego doing stuff altogether; hence, my laziness.

2. I usually prefer to work alone because I get frustrated easily, although I do enjoy aruging with people from time to time. I dislike when debates get too heated, though.

3. I’m frequently intolerent of others — which explains why I tend to be confrontational — as well as inflexible to adapting in certain situations. I’m not a complete control freak, though.

I’ve also got some weird quirks, too, of which TheTinfoil was observent enough to point out one in his comment below.

Stupid people have stupid ideas.

by AK1984 on Jul 27, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i like that quirk.

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You recognize yourself. That's a biggy because now you can use those attributes to your advantage.

I probably have one of the cleanest pair of hands in the world, but, you know what? I haven’t had colds, flu or flu shots for maybe 10 years.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that why you have to list people's full name and team names when you talk about them?

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, that is one quirk.

Stupid people have stupid ideas.

by AK1984 on Jul 27, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, I still haven't come up with a response to "so's your face"

It’s like the ultimate insult. I need to start using it in everyday conversation.

I should use it at least as much as your face has been used.

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just kidding yo

you must be new around here…I don’t recognize the screen name. Welcome to BE. You figuring everything out for the most part?

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he figured out what censorship means

shouldn’t you be aware of that, as a mod?

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dr Pepper is simply

the best

PERIOD

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMbtzalS3u8

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I listen to that every morning to get into my Warrior Mindset

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see your Tina Turner

and raise you a Dave Chappelle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLdim8hWR44

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roynot will probably definitely disagree

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet you're regular.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 1:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forgot to tell you...

I bought Dr. Pepper… was very disappointed… it tasted a lot like red bull to me, which tastes like medicine. I bought 2 cans, so I might give it another try. I doubt it though, I think I’ll just try to trick some poor unsuspecting victim into drinking it.

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oohhhhhhhhhhhh snap, Spain has ruined you!

it is nothing like red bull! Red bull is nasty. I hate energy drinks.

Dr. Pepper is completely different

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it tastes different in Europe?

I still have the other one, so maybe I’ll give it another try…

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 1:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm, never thought of that.

Next time BRP is at your apartment, give him the DP and tell him to bring it with him back to the States.

I’ll have to sample it to see what the heck you’re talking about. DP shouldn’t taste like Red Bull. Yuckkkkka! RB = nassssty

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greatest drink ever made.

Afri Cola might be in second place, if you can find it:

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't know Afri Cola was a fancy cola

I had it a few times and thought it tasted like the generic Shasta Cola.

I like the bottle though.

I hate Dr. Pepper with a passion, though I can’t say it tastes like Red Bull— though I haven’t had regular Red Bull in years, just the sugar free version, and even that not in a good long while, sir.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dr Pepper is carbonated prune juice

and all that implies

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But still tastes good.

Until you’ve had it for 4yrs in college as a solid source of caffeine… then you want to keep it away at all costs.

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife loves it

It just repels my taste buds in a frightful manner.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+92,000

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

incorrect information fail

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never meant that to be a factual statement

more of my take on the taste ……(and my suspicion as to one of the flavorings)

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am sensitive about my dr. pepper. Diet, to be more specific.

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Do you get ribbed in a way that is secretly hurtful to you? I need know….because if so…I want to start

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I drank that stuff as a kid in the 70's

when you removed the cap (on the glass bottles) and peeled off the plastic liner it revealed a cash amount of “none”, .05, .10, .25, .50, 1.00, or 5.00 (the mother load). Do you know how much candy you could buy with $5 back in 1975??? Every kid I knew was hooked on RC

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RC Cola too.

I know better than to ignore the preview button.

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am only sensitive about a few things.

1. my profession
2. Oden
3. Diet Dr. Pepper

I am known to fly into a fit of rage without notice. y ou have been warned.

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is that eating disorder where you use laxitives to lose weight??

Because that may be what we are dealing with here…..a carbonated diet laxative!!!

(jk)

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Diet Dr. Pepper is the best

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

92, consider the suspicion debunked.

Link from Snopes. Dr Pepper (the company) has worked hard to debunk the “prune juice myth”, and have confirmed that prune is neither currently an ingredient, nor in the past. The myth was started around 1930, believe it or not.

[has been to the Dr Pepper factory in Texas]

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[has been to the Dr Pepper factory in Texas]

Which means you’re one them now!!

Myth un-debunked!!!!

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never knew there was so much Dr. Pepper love out there

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

its great out of the can and bottle

fountain dr pepper = yuck

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DP is best nice and sharp

if it’s all fizzled out from hitting your ice cubes in your glass, it just isn’t the same

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You make me think dirty thoughts every time you say DP

However, flaming DPs are pretty darn tasty

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prez, the bold line was disturbing. I almost threw up a little.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's terrible!

No Spanish coffees in Hawaii? That’s madness. – Elgin

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A lot of bars here won't light the shot for you

Probably has to do with the whole some people lighting their faces on fire because they didn’t properly extinguish the shot before drinking it thing.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’ve seen a funny video where that happens.
I think it’s because they let people get extra super drunk in Waikiki because everyone knows they are staying in a hotel and the bars are open until 4:00 AM.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually my friends and I are smart enough to know when we're too drunk to do flaming shots

We also have our own flaming shot, called the Flaming Dave’s. It’s pretty much a shot of any 80 proof alcohol, with a drop of Dave’s Ultimate Insanity hot sauce in it topped off with some 151 to light on fire. It’s more of an initiation or punishment type thing than for actual drinking pleasure.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew a bar in San Diego

They had a drink called “Gorilla’s Armpit.” It was well tequila, well whiskey, 151, and the rung out the bar rag into the glass.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooph.

Freshman year, a dorm mate took about 30 “empty” or near-empty bottles of random booze (a mixture of girly drinks, cheap bottom shelf booze, sweet liquor drinks, etc, all the bottom parts left over) and put it all into one pint glass and drank it all.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is called recycling

YA WANNA BE GREEN DONCHA??

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uhg

My peta friend I told you about got drunk the first time after his best friend’s older brother threw a party and they ran around drinking all the left over beers. He said a lot of them had butts in them.

He also liked the smell of cigarettes because it reminded him of kissing girls in college who smoked.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is disgusting

Not that that is news.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Jul 27, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

During college my friends and I had the tradition of "the envelope" on our birthdays

We had an envelope filled with names of nasty drinks/shots. If someone was going to buy a drink for the birthday person it had to be pulled from the envelope. We had quite the list by the end. The consensus worse were the Mexican Yeast Infection and Cum in Saltwater.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

One navy rule I like was that you couldn’t buy a guy a shot on his 21st birthday unless you did one yourself. The worst most guys were wiling to go was just Wild Turkey.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, not a fan of Wild Turkey

I think it was two birthdays ago I had to take a shot called 252. It’s half Wild Turkey half 151. It just burns going down.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that rule probably would have been much apprecaited by some

It was good fun though, because if you got it bad on your birthday you knew that you could get revenge on their birthday.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But it manifests itself where jerks say, “I got hazed in this way, so how can I kick it up a notch on the next guy.” That’s why I’m normally anti-hazing.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We mainly did the envelope with close friends

so we weren’t too worried about that. There is one friend that can’t really hold his liquor, so it’s harder to get him back. It was kind of overkill on his last birthday when I got him an atomic bomb.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's fair

I went out with a girl that was a neighbor about 9 years younger than me on her 21’s and 22 year old guy was doing everything he could to make her sick. The boy had no idea that you’re supposed to get her drunk enough to sleep with you, not puke on you.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

If Two Girls, One Cup taught me anything, it’s that girls find vomit extraordinarily sexy. Drunk enough to sleep with you AND puke on you is perfect!

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

last time we went down this path, the JD got torpedoed. That was funny.

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was a bar in SD back in the day

Called Red’s bar and grill and bar that used to advertise on the radio"and dont miss our hippie punching contest every Wendsday nite"but I was not old enough to go in a bar in USA so I missed out.

by southern oregon on Jul 27, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at mint (a restaurant in Ptown) they have a drink called the hot and sour… which is a whiskey sour (light on the sour) with a good amount of tapatio mixed in… nothing flaming… just tastey

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Hefeweizen mixed with banana juice. It’s all wrong, but tastes good. I won’t tolerate lime in my beer though.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there juice in a banana?

Wait, nevermind. Pretend I did not ask that.

Don’t say something to get in trouble with the mods.

But seriously, Banana Juice?

by Name's Ash on Jul 27, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe that's my problem

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A good well-mixed fountain Dr Pepper is great

It’s just hard to find it well-mixed. I’m guessing it needs to be more exactly mixed than a Pepsi.

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 1:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just get root beer out of the fountain

otherwise it Dr Pepper all the time

The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.

by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have fountains for these things?

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Much better than the Dr Pepper bidets

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

truest statement of all time.
its great out of the can and bottle
fountain dr pepper = yuck

...refusing Coolio's sloppy seconds since 2001...
Now accessible for R rated comments at thetinfoil@gmail.com

by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

#5 carbonated beverage in the US

It’s got a few fans.

I wish the caffeine-free variety were more widely available.

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 1:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lolz

Shaq is one funny dude

The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.

by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahahhahahahah

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can see that

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find her immensley irritating, she propagates idiocy in many cases however

 I can’t say I hate her.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aight, I think I'm gonna' squeeze in a quick nap

G’nite Bedgers!

(sans FFA, to whom I say ¡Buenos días!)

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 1:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't seem to get any non-english letters

or any accent marks to show up on BE

not that I plan on using a lot of spanish around here

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 2:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

íéáóú

Hmmm.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 5:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 5:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know the alt shortcuts for them :(

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 5:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ae dipthong and aa would be extremely useful for my Norwegian.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 5:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On my keyboard they are just alt + a and alt + o

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it a german laptop?

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, US. But I sometimes use that setting. I can instantly switch on a Mac, and programs change the language after a relaunch.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My girlfriend complains often about not having a Norwegian laptop, she used to have on which had all of the Norwegian letters on as main letters too.

 Writing in Norwegian takes slightly longer because as a bit of a grammar freak she doesn’t like writing å as aa. Maybe there are solutions.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 6:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh lord.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure this is ghost written

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s a pop-up book… no words, just pictures

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 2:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaa

is that thing for real?

by GBear on Jul 27, 2009 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but the funny photos from his introduction as a Grizzlies player are

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best thing

I’ve seen in quite some time.

"I'm a man, but I can change.....if I have to......I guess." - Red Green

by antediluvian on Jul 27, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

buenas noches BEdge

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 2:07 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah

buenos dias to you :)

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 2:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that Northernish California?

I rode the train from LA to Eugene and it was quite lovely. Entire towns would smell like garlic and the views of the ocean were majestic.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It should be north of San Diego

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re-Tweet :)

Today decision on Joel Freeland. Gran Canaria can retain him for €600k for 1y or pass so Malaga can sign him for €4.5mil for 5y. S&T maybe

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 6:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so in your professional, well-versed, well-read, and well-watched opinion

where do you think Freeland would be on our depth chart if we could magically zap him over here this year?

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 6:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This year? Probably not.

 He is rapidly progressing as he plays, he would be much better off in the Spanish leagues than on a bench or in the guard orientated D-League. This may make it difficult for him to come over soon however as a promising young big he should be able to negotiate some kind of buy-out clause that would come into play after the second year.

 Two years of development = Blazers bench big.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 6:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to Buchanan he is close to Shav. But he has the size of Frye. I would venture to say he is more skilled than Pendergraph, and at least as athletic. I could see him as a #3 backup for both the PF and C spot, just like I see Pendergraph as that.

Problem is, if he signs that 5 year deal with Malaga, it highly depends on what his buyouts would be. Or he will be older than Scola when the Blazers first see him.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Btw the president of Kalise Gran Canaria said he will vote for retaining Freeland. It looks like their whole budget for the next year and the decision of the main sponsor Kalise is in the balance today. Lots of pressure on one player decision :)
If he stays with them for one year and then becomes an unrestricted free agent, that might be good news for the Blazers. Next year they wouldn’t be bound by the rookie scale anymore and could make him a competitive offer.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 6:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's about the same age as Greg, while having played basketball for five years. His celing is higher than numero 3, more like first big of bench potential but that is a few years away.

 Unless that’s what Norsky was actually saying.

 Either way, at his age and experience with the production he gives he is a good prospect to keep on the teams radar.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmm, good stuff to know

I don’t think I’ve seen him play at all with the exception of a couple highlights packages maybe.

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 6:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the ACB he is a starter or first backup, so for them it is important also considering the restrictions on foreign players

For the Blazers, it’s hard to say when the optimal time would be. Right now he can still improve in the ACB, a bit like Claver he is NBA-ready in theory but not NBA-rotation-ready. E.g. he isn’t good setting picks yet, or always recognizing in time when to help off his man on defense.
Next year he might be ready to move up one spot in the depth chart. Or not. At least he would be a bit of insurance against the possibility that both Travis and Joel are leaving. And yeah, his ceiling is higher than backup’s backup, could be about David Lee.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 6:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that prediction somewhere recently. It's reassuring.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 6:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he played for the National team he launched a few threes.

 Scary? Well, he hit them at an okay rate. But he is fairly athletic and much more active defensively than Frye who lets face it was a corpse. He still needs to refine his skills but it’s not a stretch to imagine by next year he could play at a similar or better level than Channing. The kid seems to be working hard.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For another young British national player.

 Ryan Richards was dominating in the post against Spanish and Polish U18 teams. Not sure whether he’ll ever be an NBA prospect but the kid is long and athletic at 18 years old.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 6:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hasn't been updated for any recent tournaments yet, he's come a bit further in the last year or so.

 Here’s a little update from a basketball website in Britain. Just a general recap on things and a few short interviews with British personnel. It’s the video on the main page.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One day I will attend Quai 54.

It looked amazing this year.

Linkage

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 7:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Norsktroll 2 - Landlord 0

Mountains out of molehills. Successfully cleaned up my bath, balcony, kitchen about to the same state when I moved in, etc. Now we agreed that only a small area of the parquet has to get fixed, and my insurance might pay for that. No higher deposit, after I made it pretty clear that I wouldn’t accept that and move out or get at it with a lawyer from a home association if he wanted a fight. Guess he came to the sad realization that in a down market a renter who pays a lot is still better than an empty apartment that he can neither sell nor have someone rent for the price of his dreams.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 7:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep on fightin!

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It certainly sounds like you're being required to fix stuff that's

just normal wear and tear that would normally be repaired by the landlord.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LoL I'm at starbucks and some dude mentions the weather and how it's nice to have two of those window-mounted air conditioners

the barista asks, “So do you run your AC much else during the year? Or just when it’s hot in the summer?”

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……….

by prezofdeath on Jul 27, 2009 7:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The world's most interesting man is there?

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've argued the best superhero

thing many times, most notably with my then 9 year old cousin. He picked Spider-Man. Then, now, and forever, I pick Superman. I just don’t understand how it could be anyone else. I mean, the other superheros would need a foreign substance to defeat Superman, they couldn’t do it with their own powers/gadgets. Superman would rock the snot of any other superhero out there.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 8:07 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Origin story?

parents get shot vs his entire planet blows up and his father jettisons him to earth to save his life and also help the humans? come on, Norsk.

I won’t argue about the outfit though. Batman’s point ear mask puts him over the top.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Superman is an alien

I don’t know if as a human, I can truly endorse him. My favorite Superhero is Bishop, of the X-man tradition. He’s basically a cowboy sent from the future to mess things up.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Bishop does a great job of it too.

He’s an awesome character.

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really like superheroes that have a lot of issues

I’m pretty sure, if you gave me superpowers, I’d do some very devious things… for a while at least… There is no way I could be a “good guy” straight out of the gates….

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe a more interesting question

would be who is the best super villain? i’m not even sure who I’d pick.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or merge the question. Who is the best hero who turned villian (or vice versa)?

Silver surfer?

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's a really interesting question

I always thought Thanos and Apocalypse were super bad, bad guys. I could never really celebrate them though… I would guess deadpool might be one of the best villains…

It’s strange I have a really hard time liking most villains. There’s got to be something to using powers for evil that is just totally grotesque for me. I could, however, enumerate a number of good guys that are really annoying (iron man, cyclops, etc…)

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about Ozymandias

from the Watchmen graphic novel? hero? villian? both? I’m not really huge in to the comic scene, but that character is really interesting. well, all the characters in there pretty much are though.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Rorschach better in that novel and especially in the movie.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i liked Rorschach too. also a very

intriguing character. What interests me about Ozymandias is that he ends up doing this terrible thing in order to help save the world. And you’re thinking how horrible it is, but then it works. I’m not sure if he’s a villian or a hero. Rorschach, I think, is fairly clearly a hero.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

his actions

are hero like, but his personality seems to be structured in such a way that he is walking the razor’s edge towards being a serial killer.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you can make a compelling argument

that his actions aren’t heroic at all. Depends on what you think of vigilante justice, I suppose.

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's been a while since I read

the novel, but I remember he only really attacked bad guys. I might be mistaken though. But you’re right, it is a good argument.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did only attack bad guys

but often killed them in kind of gruesome ways. You should reread the novel because it’s way better on the second go-around. You get a lot more out of it.

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is definitely true

that he only killed bad guys, but they go into his childhood and you can see where his violence comes from, and it would not be a long fall for him to start killing people who are not necessarily bad, but I guess that is the draw of the novel is that it is not superhero black and white.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it is implied

that he is gay, so you are not supposed to like him

hopefully I dont need to add this “j/k”

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was a really well-crafted character

took utilitarianism to its logical extreme. Was sacrificing the few for the good of the many a morally acceptable trade? I was and am uncertain, but it was Stalin who said you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet…not necessarily the dude you want in your corner in a philosophical debate about morality.

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can't remember, but were the you the one that

recommended 12 Angry Men? I watched it last night. Great movie.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am he

glad you liked it! Henry Fonda is so compelling in that movie. And a feat of directing to boot; can you imagine a movie being made today that spends 95% of its running time in one room with limited camera cuts?

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is a remake of it that is pretty good. And “Phone Booth” is a current a movie that mostly plays in and around, well, a phone booth. Or Frost/Nixon.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way, that Fonda was the evil guy in “Once Upon A Time In The West” isn’t unusual today and he just fits into one of the greatest movies ever, but for the audience at that time it was shocking.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The same guy that directed "Once Upon a Time in the West"

directed “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”? Wow. Quite the resume.

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sergio Leone.

he changed the western genre, then made maybe the best western ever. And he was italian. i always thought that was funny.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he shot a lot in

Spain

kind of weird for an italian, but he was obviously not an ordinary dude.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His movies were called spaghetti westerns.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's because

they used tomato sauce for the blood makeup right?

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or the fact that he is Italian

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sergio Leone

Did Fistful of Dollars; For a Few Dollars More; The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; Once Upon a Time in New York; Duck You, Sucker; Once Upon a Time in the West, and some others I am forgetting.

I know everyone disagrees with me, and I love love love the Man with No Name trilogy with Eastwood, but I can’t stand Once Upon a Time in the West. I think it was boring and awful. First time I watched it, I was expecting greatness, was disappointed, and felt like I had to be just wrong for years. So, last year, I boughten it, and it isn’t that good. It also doesn’t do a better job of exploring the sames themes as the No Name trilogy, just does it with bigger stars and longer shots and horrible repeating harmonica music.

I like the long (LOOOOOOONG) version of Once Upon a Time in New York (the short version makes no damn sense), though it isn’t as good as it coulda’ been.

If anyone wonders why most of his movies look like they were dubbed, it’s not just because they were filmed around Europe and dubbed into English, it was because many of the actors were from different countries and usually didn’t speak English AND the standard practice at the time for Italian movies was to not record audio live and just dub it all in later— easier to shoot, can change words around later, and the international casts didn’t have to learn a language not their own to a point where they can speak it sensibly in front of a camera.

That’s why it looks like Eastwood’s lines are in English— they are in English, but others aren’t. They just dub it all later.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once Upon a Time in the West has the greatest intro scene ever. In every sense of the word.

Once Upon a Time in New York if that is the US title is named Once Upon a Time in America in the releases I have seen. It’s about on a level with the Godfather.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

couldn't agree with you more about the opening of West.

I heard Leone orginally wanted Eastwood in one of the three bad buy roles.

America on the level of Godfather? dude. I might need to watch America again.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it’s Godfather III :)
I haven’t seen it in a long time, but was impressed by it. It’s very violent, but makes sense in the context.

OUATITW is a “Western Opera” thanks to Morricone, especially in that intro followed by the arrical of Jill.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i disavow all

knowledge of Godfather 3: The Money Grab

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It has great Leone-esque moments

I just think it’s too indulgent and pretentious and doesn’t do it as well as the No Name Trilogy.

And, maybe like mentioned below, the expectations. But I don’t think I’m like that necessarily.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I messed up the title

It is Once Upon a time in America. I pulled a boner :-(

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the long (LOOOOOOONG) version of Once Upon a Time in New York

Once Upon a Time in America. I didn’t like that one.

I think West might have been ruined by your expectations going in. That was one of the first ones I saw when I started getting in to westerns and after watching it I thought, “yes! that’s what a western should be!” I love Fistful of Dollars.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should check out My Name is Nobody

Its his last film and Sergio Leone decides to have fun with the genre that made him so famous. Its worth a watch

by GBear on Jul 27, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the heads up

I will check it out, actually!

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like deadpool is more of an antihero than a villain.

This is mainly based off of the storyline from the Cable and Deadpool comics. Either way, he’s still one of my favorite comic book characters.

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm, negative

Thor would mop the floor with Superman. If Thor somehow couldn’t Odin would, although Oden was never a main character in a main stream comic, so dunno if he counts.

Superman also has some pretty lame powers. “I can see through anything… oh except clothes, cuz that’d be kind of awkward!”

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by Zaig on Jul 27, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

do Thor and Odin count as superheros?

those were Norse gods weren’t they? So Zeus would count too?

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zeus is Greek

But yeah Zeus === Odin. Although Odin had some plot powers that made him even more ridiculous than Zeus when he called upon them.

Thor and Hercules were both in the Avengers on numerous occasions though, hence why I think they count. Zeus and Odin are a bit sketchy.

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by Zaig on Jul 27, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batman

Only because his comic books were pretty dark for a hero. He took care of business.

PS. My online aliases all have “quik” in them for some favoritism I developed for Quicksilver from Marvel.

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 8:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Batman isn't a superhero, sorry.

Unprecedented power = superpower.
Batman doesn’t have superpowers, he has a utility belt.

Now. Rich guys who use their money to become heroes. Ironman >>>>> Batman in both character and battle power.

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by Zaig on Jul 27, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd go with that. He's a hero undoubtedly but not super human.

 Rich guy with expensive toys.

 Love his dark side though.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correct

Hero != Superhero for devil’s advocate purposes.

His dark side hype is overrated, but that’s just opinion really. His life wasn’t really that hard compared to most heroes, he’s just emo.

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by Zaig on Jul 27, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose

Now I’ve got to dive into the depths of childhood to remember who else I like…

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite superhero is Woody Allen, mostly because I found this picture online the other day and my life hasn’t been the same since:

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 8:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whatever powers made the above picture a reality are enough for me.

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the power to publish crappy parodic short stories in the New Yorker

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping for something like

an ability to bleed at the first sign of danger like some kind of poisonous toad. Or some kind of rhetorical skill. Realistically, Woody Allen would have to have a really inane power—Like to be able to smell cheeses from miles away.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The power to not notice that Larry David can’t act.

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Hollywood Ending

Something like that happens:


A has-been filmmaker [woody allen] is hired to direct his ex-wife, who’s now dating the studio boss. But when he arrives on the set, he develops a case of psychosomatic blindness.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t like Hollywood Ending so much, but it was infinitely better than Celebrity. Maybe that was his thought process: “Well, I made a really terrible movie with one of the world’s best actors, maybe if I use one of the worst the movie will turn out terrific?”

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Celebrity

just for the acting. I thought branagh really hit it. I don’t really care for Bananas, even though it seems like everyone loves it.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never seen a Woody Allen movie

And I can describe a scene from Annie Hall because I’ve seen others do it.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you need to fake your way through a Woody Allen conversation, just say you are a thirtyish intellectual interested in Mozart, James Joyce, and Sodomy. You will charm everyone’s socks off.

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The guy next to him looks like Kevin Durant.

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This joke needs explanation, unless you are predicting Andre Miller’s death.

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by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you very much. Sorry for being dense.

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap!

I didn’t know Michael Jackson was black……

"I'm a man, but I can change.....if I have to......I guess." - Red Green

by antediluvian on Jul 27, 2009 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He might be the first transracial person

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh cheese! Is that Michael Jackson next to Woody?

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Jul 27, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You of course can only like superheroes that

have never made a movie

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 9:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good morning

worst day ever,

got rear ended (no jokes please) at a red light this morning on the way 2 work

grumpy

wish i could drink is it too early for a rum & (very little) coke?

s

The Princess of Blazersedge

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 9:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

make sure to

say that your are at least sore from your accident. I stupidly said that I was fine after being hit. Maybe it is a white lie, but the extra money sure will take the edge off all of the inconvenience of the incident.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s never too early to have a rum (and coke).

I hope whoever rear ended you was nice about it.

"Literary Criticism is not bookkeeping." -SB

by nightbluefruit on Jul 27, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting rear ended is no joking matter

Hopefully the guy’s vehicle wasn’t too big for you. That could really mess up your backside. You’re not sore or anything are you? Sometimes the force from that kind of hit can lead to soreness for a while.

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by Zaig on Jul 27, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmm

“too big for me”

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

s

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you serious???

those puns and double entendres were brutal

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

The Princess of Blazersedge

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by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm gonna go look up your name to see if it involved my company....

nope. let me know if you want uber secret car accident advice. I’ve been known to dabble in it.

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what company do you work for? both my father and brother are in the industry

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lips are sealed on the company

but if you want to email me (thetinfoil@gmail.com) we can vaguely discuss it if you want.

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a teaser.
let me know if you want uber secret car accident advice. I’ve been known to dabble in it.

I didn’t get in a car accident today, but I’d like to know.

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my email is in my profile.

but you must understand my bias is towards the insurance people, not against it.

for example, chiropractors and attorneys are on Kobe level for me.

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

i work in ins. too , i can handle it :)

thanks for the advice.

S

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go get em!

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by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's 5 o'clock somewhere

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry to hear that

You should change your avatar picture to fit your mood each day.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doctor Strange

Umm… where do I begin
1. He’s the Sorcerer Supreme
2. He battles with the likes of Mephisto and Satan.
3. His house is completely awesome.

Now for the good ones.

4. In Hulk 300, when Hulk went completely nuts and fought the entire Avengers and even Thor to a standstill. Strange came in and banished him. Not to 1 world, but to an endless possibilities of worlds. Strange pwned Hulk.

Now for the greatest one

5. In Fantastic 4… either 243 or 244, I forget which, Galactus. Yes, the dude who eats plants, came to Earth. Galactus was pwning the crap out of everyone (once again, Thor included) despite his weakened state. Strange rolled in and was like, lolz, Imma use a spell that torments Galactus with the spirits of all those he has killed. Now for a guy like Galactus, this ranges in the trillions at least. This all but crippled Galactus, allowing Mr. Fantastic to slingshot the thing into him, KOing him.

So. Dr Strange pwned the Hulk at his strongest and Galactus. Find me someone else who has done this please!

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by Zaig on Jul 27, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you know a lot

about comics. I barely understand what you’re talking about. haha.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Zaig pulls out the trump card.

Dr. Strange was a badass.

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You reminded me!

That’s my favorite super hero. Flash! he’s fast. – Elgin

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone know where the concept of superheroes comes from?

Is it uniquely 20th Century? I know the concept of “robot” came out of Czech in the early 20th century.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no think about it

there have always been myths and creatures that are otherwordly

for centuries, probably been around for as long as humans…

S

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe what I should have asked

is their a difference between a hero in a mythology (Heracles) and a hero in a comic (superman)? I think I was stuck up on the “Super” part of “Superhero”…

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only difference I can think of is context of the story.

Superhero stories are purely for entertainment.

Mythological stories can have other goals, like explaining the creation of humanity or something like that. Granted, those tales don’t have the same meaning that they once did…

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know if anyone really cares, or if this is just semantics, but I suspect the phenomenon of storied super-people sheds light on a culture or time. Initially, when thinking about early "Superheroes" I conjured Shelley’s Frankenstein—that is, I was keying in upon the science driven, mutated human form. The importance here, I think resides in the explanation for the phenomenon—Science. I would venture to say that most comic characters are explained in the parameters of Science, or specifically scientific phenomenon. Mythical characters always exist according to Divine Grace (Heracles the son of the gods… etc..). I think you could suggest that in Modernity, we seek out Science more often to answer our irrational hopes (prayers, calls for something super, bat signals, etc..) opposed to divine intervention. I think, what I might be saying, is that comics suggest a very Godless populace—That’s a gross over exaggeration, I know, but I’m most likely either a robot, or a Shelley monster….

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giving blood today

anyone going to the warped tour? They’re giving me a voucher for a backstage pass but I cant go

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who went to Brewfest?

My fav of the weekend: Summer Grifter

Most disappointing: Festina Peche… tasted like some horrible mix of champagne and beer. No, not the champagne of beers.

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Summer Grifter

is Pyramid right? i just started drinking Pyramid Curveball. It’s pretty great.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curveball is a great summer beer.

Perfect for summer days and BBQs.

Grifter was a MacTarnahans.

Had a few good Pilsners and IPAs as well. Can’t remember the names…

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was camping this weekend.

might have gone to Brewfest if I hadn’t been. I’ve got to get back up to the Pyramid brewery and get some more Curveball soon. I think I’m down to my last one.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Noooooooo!!!!!

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by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curve ball is delicious

its definitely a great summer seasonal

by GBear on Jul 27, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Festina Peche.

It was kind of like beer-mouthwash though. But I liked it. – Elgin

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you like my band?

I was in the marching band on Sat. I had to sub out Thu and Fri to a different guitarist who is great (Brett Malmquist). – Elgin

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Jul 27, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fav. Superhero

got to be Batman…
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it’s the lack of superpowers and the determination of will and mind

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Green Lantern > all

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was never clear

on what the Green Lantern could actually do.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he shoots arrows

and has cool facial hair

there is a lot to respect in that

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

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by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s green Arrow… Green Lantern has the power ring

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by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring that gives the user great control over the physical world as long as the wielder has sufficient willpower and strength to wield it.

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's pretty cool.

What did this one’s ring do? I didn’t know there was more than one Green Lantern.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Power rings as used by various wielders have exhibited (but are not limited to) the following effects:

    * Creates solid ‘light energy’ which is only limited by the mind
    * Constructs of green ‘solid-energy,’ often of tremendous size and/or complexity.
    * Flight, including flight at speeds beyond that of light.
* Plasma bolts.
    * Ability to walk through walls by traveling through ‘the Fourth Dimension’ [Alan Scott]
    * The rings can act as semi-sentient computers, including accessing the Book of Oa, a massive database of everything from the laws of the Guardians and the Corps to the history of the universe.
    * Time travel (One solitary power ring cannot generate enough power for time travel. Several power rings are needed to complete this feat.)
    * The rings are still reliant on the lantern-shaped power batteries, but no longer limited to 24 hours’ charge as they originally were. Kyle Rayner’s ring was the first ring to absorb more power than originally thought, having stored the main power battery’s energy following its explosion on Oa.
    * Telepathic powers.
    * Translation of virtually all languages.
    * Force field generation.
    * Radiation, including simulated kryptonite radiations.
    * Generate “earplugs” to block out all telepathic communication and manipulation.
    * Render user invisible.
    * Green Lantern: Rebirth revealed that only a certain type of willpower can use the ring effectively, as evidenced when Green Arrow’s “cynical” willpower barely allows him to generate a single arrow and leaves him exhausted after this feat.
    * Put humans into a state of suspended animation
    * Fast healing of wounds.
    * Size manipulation allowing ringbearer to grow or shrink in size.

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The rings can act as semi-sentient computers, including accessing the Book of Oa, a massive database of everything from the laws of the Guardians and the Corps to the history of the universe.

Like Joseph Smith used those things to translate what the angel said?

Flight, including flight at speeds beyond that of light.

that means time travel. doesn’t that conflict with the thing about needing more than one ring to time travel? Or does flying faster than the speed of light mean that you have to have more than one ring?

Radiation, including simulated kryptonite radiations

uh oh. Superman is in trouble. Of course, seeing Superman with his game face on might destroy the Green Lantern’s willpower, rendering his ring unusable.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling that time travel it refers to is backwards

I could be wrong though

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah. i see.

what an interesting superhero. the whole willpower thing is a pretty neat caveat.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and yet, Batman could beat him up

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Photobucket

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

swimming records are falling like dominoes in the World Championships in Rome

The new hi-tech swimsuits: are they comparable to steroids in baseball?

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 10:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

different shrinkage

but it’s a tricky subject

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there aren't any health side effects

and it’s available to everyone

it seems more comparable to better shoes in running, particularly the sprints

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by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are legal, so no

The big question with swimming and PEDs are growth hormones these days. Phelps got very large feet as a teenager…

The swimsuits are rather comparable to graphite sticks in ice hockey, improved tennis racquets, etc.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what about Golf clubs? The PGA regulates those. They are even moving technologically backwards to reduce the spin provided by irons
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Bike racing has a minimum weight that each bike must be
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There are re-stricter plates in auto racing
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There are many sports where this sort of technology is regulated

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by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The suits are regulated in swimming too. At least one model by Speedo was banned. It has to let through a certain amount of water, etc. Like in ski jumping.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for cycling the

weight limit is easily gotten around, but the prevalence of aero equipment is what has really changed the sport, but that is restricted by enforcing a 3:1 rule where the depth of a piece of equipment cannot be more than 3 times the width.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

most manuf. put the weight in the seat post so it’s directly under the rider… is that what you mean by gotten around… you’re not inferring that there is cheating in sports are you
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for shame

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by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a friend

that is the mechanic for garmin-slipstream and they usually put ice cubes to add weight, or will just add weights and take them out before the start of the race.

It is actually a pretty dumb rule as the technology has come far enough where you can ride a 14lb bicycle safely. Everyone, including the referees tend to ignore it.

Aero equipment, which has a much bigger effect than weight savings on the order of a few % are heavily regulated. If you are interested in the battle between the curmudgeons at the UCI and innovative people, there is a good documentary on grame obree. Very interesting.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hadn’t heard about the ice trick… I just assumed they added and removed weight as required

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by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It seems know one cares

they dont weigh the bikes after the races. It is a dumb rule that is not enforced.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fair enough

2nd question: should FINA be more strict about which swimsuits are legal and which are not?

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're not legal in swimming much longer.

NYTimes link

The new swimsuits will be banned in 2010. I suspect the records set with them will last a long time.

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh interesting

hadn’t seen that.

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Spitz didn't shave his body, didn't wear a bath cap, and still became the greatest athlete of his time

He got a great kick out of it telling a Russian coach that his mustache made him more aerodynamic, and the next year every Soviet swimmer had a mustache.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Proof that a good batch of chest hair makes you faster

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lamarcus says!
I’m exited we got Andre Miller. He makes us better and having two solid point guards, really two starters, will really help us next season.

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he means Miller and Bayless :)

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could ask

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kid because I love

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's demotivational poster time

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 10:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Think what Dave could achieve with all of us minions.

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For now...

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is for you Cloudy

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 10:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lolololololol

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I laughed hard enough that I looked it up

Link to buy the mug. They also have regular glasses and shot glasses.

by Timmay! on Jul 27, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooo, I like the shot glass—too bad I couldn’t take it with me to the bar. I’d make for a great conversation starter…

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When ya get to a bar

Either just tell everyone about the shot glass, or show everyone a picture of it, and then BAM conversation started.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at what point is a shot glass gonna sit half empty though? Mine is either full or empty… there is no middle ground

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

some people don't take shots properly

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are refered to as girls

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don't know the right girls

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know women who can take a shot… I know girls who sip a shot

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tequila or Sambuca?

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tequila

Mejor que la mota

by fanfaraway on Jul 27, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Jul 27, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s a 3 ouncer—Try to be the hammer, you’ll be the nail (get hammered that is…)

You could work it, that you need it to be either full or empty, cause you don’t want to be depressed…

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you want your children to succeed?

Yes
No
Maybe
Undecided

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is the world spherical?

 Yes
 No
 I live in 1746

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They knew it was round then!

I think you mean 1492

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is ellipsoidal

pedantry FTW

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

QI for the win.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is Ql?

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, English mode.

 QI is a British show where they base a gameshow on questions with trap words. The trap words are answers which are considered common knowledge but are actually entirely false. Comedians go on, it’s hilarious so on and so forth. It means you learn all kinds of cool things.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually

it’s a historical myth that people believed the Earth was flat

every educated person since the time of the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

burn him at the stake!

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

QI told me this the other day.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Jul 27, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isnt maybe the same thing as undecided?

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

perhaps

but it strikes me that maybe means a combination of succeeding and failing, while undecided is no opinion whatsoever

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

The Beijing hoops tournament was great. A bunch of really good games. As more and more teams get good, Olympic hoops is going to keep getting better.

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The most pessimist state is New Mexico, with 6% no medal. Followed by Oklahoma.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

loloklahoma

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there is me

and one other dude in new mexico who even care about basketball. I wouldnt worry about NMs collective opinion.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I live here

and have yet to see a suns jersey

hispanics do love kobe, but they seem to know nothing about basketball

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was in phoenix in november

and there was a suns game against the l@kers

and a chick fight outside the stadium

it was fun times

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet

I went and saw them play the Blazers.

by far the hottest dancers I have seen live in person. To be fair I have only seen games in Phoenix, Denver, and Portland.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

when was that game

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shoot

cause I went to a game down there too

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it was

November 1 as I missed a big cross race to go

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah I was there at the end of the month for a game

PROOF

Photobucket

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so you know

what I am talking about.

My GF was with me so I had to do a lot of peripheral ogling.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes i know what you mean

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A group of hispanics play ball at a court near my house.

It’s hilarious to watch. Double-dribbles, traveling, ugly jumpers that somehow go in (Shawn Marion’s is beautiful by comparison), crazy four-step drives with the guys throwing the ball up backwards. I’ve never seen anything like it.

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and they play 7v7 if they have the people.

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

welcome to my world

I stopped playing pick up here as it just go to ridiculous.

It is more of “I went to the fights and a basketball game broke out.” type of scene.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

treasonous !

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

better question

Since “Redeem Team” doesn’t work anymore, what dumb marketing slogan will Nike come up with for the 2012 team?

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A Team

They’ll drive from the hotel to the arena in a black van; lebron will smoke cigars; dwight will brandish gold and a mo hawk…

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Electric Boogaloo

The commercials should have them riding in tanks into the enemy countries and crushing the skulls of orphans left homeless by a thunderous Lebron dunk.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds a lot like team chuck norris, which i’m hoping to help form.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

12 men, 1 college degree

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 27, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It will be awesome

Rose can learn about these crazy things called “continents”, Oden can tutor him on the trade deficit while nursing a pinkie sprain.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 27, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They captured Lando

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

when Rick Fox

goes to comic-con you know it has officially jumped the shark

PS I am assuming that is comic con

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, it’s comicon… I think Rick will be pitching colt 45 next week

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no Ione either.

my favorite one is back though. :) :) :)

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

im so glad readers can 'rate' each dancer

right they are there for the artistic expression of dance

makes me sick to my stomach.

im flaggin everything that has the blazer dancers in it. i WILL get u banned if u argue w/ me too.

Try it.

S

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what we need is an over 18 only game

with some Blazer strippers!

please don’t hurt me

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

make it happen KP!

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can flag all the photos on the site

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THATS EXACTLY RIGHT, THEY WILL PAY

but seriously

i would nEVER degrade myself

S

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well what if your work was just barely better than failing

then you’d have to D grade that work

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

harddy har har

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you

I’m here all week

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should be an oceanographer

because all your marks are below “C”-level.

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

you should B nice

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We stopped grading, we just rate now. I never de-rate myself. i’m a five star, superstar…

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I seriously

LOL, by that I mean laughed out loud

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

omg me too

that was hilarious

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by The Roybot on Jul 27, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets b real tho, if I did try out,

and i have NO dance skills what so ever, I would get hired

… because im young and pretty.

That is the ONLY reason the blazerstrippers dancers are there. Sexual objects

S

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we prefer the term sexual entertainment

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And modest!

The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.

by BlazersOrBust on Jul 27, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

its the truth

do you know they asked BEN from blazersedge to judge..?

what does that tell u?

S

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ben is a dancer?

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah right

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

serious?

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jul 27, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand your

position on the blazer dancers and their roles at games and how you feel it is degrading to women. But do you think it’s ok to disparage them by saying they have no dance skills and are only around because they’re young and pretty? I don’t want to argue about their roles, because I agree with you in some ways, but to say they are only there because they’re young and pretty is inaccurate and fairly reductive of them as people who possess a skill they’ve worked hard at.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   3 recs

I agree, they are only there as sexual objects

I applaud you that you don’t wish to have yourself only seen as a sexual object and thus don’t want to be a Blazer dancer, but at the same time I can’t be mad at the women who DO want to be a Blazer dancer if they truly want to be one.

I would not dare debate you on this matter though, because I do not have firmly thought out opinions on the subject of dancers beyond them obviously only being there for being pretty and being totally superfluous to the actual game.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dancers have potential to play huge role, as seen in the documentary “The Replacements” starring Ted Theodore Logan and Gene Hackman. In this riveting and accurate retelling of a strike stricken football league, the dancers change the course of the game, history, and even destiny. Seattle football has never been the same…

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

I watched that one after seeing it on AMC’s top 100

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I met a girl who had a Falco replica jersey. I don’t remember her name, but knew in that instant that I loved her.

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PS

nice pull on the theodore logan

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry im not into taking my clothes off for money

s

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's okay, because I can't pay you

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats a flag

The Princess of Blazersedge

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Casey Dillon Stengel

by BlazerFan1 on Jul 27, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

finally!

I’ve never been flagged before and I try so hard

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

most people won't tell you when they flag.

Sophia is just honest like that.

...refusing Coolio's sloppy seconds since 2001...
Now accessible for R rated comments at thetinfoil@gmail.com

by TheTinfoil on Jul 27, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morty flags me all the time, I bet

we’re always getting in fights

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PED

Performance Enhancing Device

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

I hate Christel. She looks like my gay brother in law.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thunder - Wolves trade via Holly MacKenzie

Thunder gets Etan Thomas, Minny’s 2010 2nd rounder and a conditional 2nd rd pick for Wilkins and Atkins.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that is a positively

underwhelming trade

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

via Ben's twitter

Sam Smith talks about Oden and Durant.

I generally hate Smith’s work, but there’s some interesting stuff in there.

But sitting in the stands in Las Vegas at the USA Basketball mini-camp and hearing NBA coaches and general managers, the gasps have been for Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant. I’ve now heard more than one say Durant could be a better player than James given Durant’s combination of amazing size at about 6-10 and pure shooting stroke. And he’s still 20.

There wasn’t a team executive I could find who now wouldn’t pick Durant first. No matter what they say, there wasn’t one two years ago who would have. Though Oden seems over most of his injuries, his movements remain somewhat mechanical and it’s difficult to project him as a high level NBA player anymore, but more a rebounding and shot blocking specialist. It was clear even USA officials were looking to see if Oden’s mental state was improved from the brooding person he’s seemed to have become.

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 11:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even close

At the same age he does one thing better— shoot.

Not even on the same planet in anything else Lebron does.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup.

has anyone who saw the camp said that Durant learned to defend?

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw a couple quotes praising his defense

and he made some impressive blocks that I saw in the highlight clips. I will still be closely tracking his defensive on/off stats next year. It will be interesting to see if he has improved.

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could argue LeBron had not learned to defend until last season

And he still has no post-up moves, no real mid-range game, no highly consistent three point shot, duck feet, …
He could be much better than he already is for a long time. But Durant is young enough to also improve a lot. LeBron-level is highly doubtful, but a mix of Rashard Lewis with Dirk Nowitzki is very possible.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree about Lebron

Though like Roy he could situationally be a great defender.

But like usual, my problems with Durant are not with his defense, but his lack of offensive skills outside of scoring, which is exactly what makes Lebron, Lebron. His playmaking.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lebron is an above average passer

And one of the best defenders in the league,Durant with lots of improvement could some day be almost mediocre in those areas

by southern oregon on Jul 27, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ridiculous

look we all wish greg oden had turned out better but don’t demean durant because you’re bitter. if you watched the video of the defensive drills in particular durant looked very good on defense with one very nice block and some agressive perimeter d.

few players focus on defense before the age of 21.

tear him down out of jealousy as much as you want but any reasonable person would say that he would appear on his way to a remarkable career.

by colinmarsh on Jul 27, 2009 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

LeBron has crazy size for what he does, but Durant will probably end up being an amazing scorer. I am not sure how to feel about this article, but I am glad that Oden is seeing a sports psychologist.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Oden will be what people hope Hasheem Thabeet can be.

And until proven otherwise, people will assume Durant was another superstar that got away from the Blazers. Which might be true.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep.

This upcoming season will tell us a lot. Can Durant learn to defend and make plays and can Oden stay on the floor, get some mobility back and learn a post move or two?

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Nic guard Durant

I don’t remember how we defended Durant and/or the success of it. I’m just wondering can Nic become a sort of Durant stopper down the road?

by EvilKaramazov on Jul 27, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batum

is shorter but has the length do bother Durant. And I don’t think Durant could overpower Nic either. But that will be an interesting matchup to watch as Nic gets better.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the first game he couldn’t. Later, I think after Durant had a slight injury, he and Travis vouched that Durant wouldn’t get more than 15 in one game, and managed to do it.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

skinny vs skinny? the battle might be won by whoever can put on 5 lbs

"I just want a woman"- DrivetheLane

by The Arkitect on Jul 27, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

z

I just watched “I Love You, Man”

pretty entertaining.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

does the phrase

“I love you, man” have to be uttered while drunk?

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what an odd comparison

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't you see the South Park with lice?

I think it’s fair to go after Angelina Jolie’s koochi pile.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pile?

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have only been in the Islands once in the summer

It was brutal but then its brutal here,it must be summer.

by southern oregon on Jul 27, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once the trades roll in, it's fine

I hate sweating doing household chores. It’s just not right.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

your lucky you dont have one of those rare winds from the South

Kiluela is still pumping out vast amounts of sulpher that is slowly drifting Southwest,vog sucks

by southern oregon on Jul 27, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got it bad last year

It looked like KP (God) just poured a crappy vog soup into every valley and even non-puny people were complaining about their eyes stinging.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow i completely read things out of order tom

and thought you were talking about how angelina has tradewinds…

by GBear on Jul 27, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my music choice of the day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBbVGcvEfsw

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jul 27, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wheels is dumb

He’s happy for Miller to be a Blazers just so he won’t be killing the Blazers anymore. Is two games worth $7 million a year?

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if those two wins are

in the last two games of the Finals, then yes.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have always thought the idea of hiring

“x” teams killer is a pretty dumb idea.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except without getting Derek Anderson

We wouldn’t have been awful, making the conditions possible for the Rise of KP, which led to Roy/LMA/Oden/Batum/Rudy?etc.

YOU’D RATHER HAVE DEREK ANDERSON, OVER BRANDON ROY?!?!

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

#lameclaimtofame

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's nothing

I also some other guy and I made sure he didn’t eat no swine.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw DA cancel a food order

cause he had a toothache

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It woulda' meant 56 wins

56 wins means we’re the 2nd seed and facing the Lakers in the WCF.

Facing the Lakers in the WCF is what makes us winning the Western Conference.

Then we dismantle the Magic for a championship.

by Mortimer on Jul 27, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOULD YOU RATHER LOSE IN THE 1ST ROUND????

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just helping out there Mortified

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did he also say he never said Miller was a bad shooter?

That what the Morning Sports Turncoats claimed.

Btw, Nate also seemed to like Miller not the least because he had beaten him with three different teams.

by Norsktroll on Jul 27, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is indeed a dumb reason to sign someone.

fortunately, Miller will help in the other games also and the contract we gave him is reasonable.

by jksnake99 on Jul 27, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who here likes the movie Hook?

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rufio!

Jeff Pendergraph will go beast mode all over your face

by chalupa king on Jul 27, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to when I was a kid.

upon rewatching, not so much.

by DrivetheLane on Jul 27, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto

"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''

by Quik_Baller on Jul 27, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never saw it

But the cast is pretty crazy. There are a lot of random stars in it. I do remember a couple of professional skateboarders were in it. Adam McNatt and Frankie Hill (who is not listed in the credits for some reason).

by Name's Ash on Jul 27, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that

Tommyknocker, Apache the Kid, and Clarence?

by Name's Ash on Jul 27, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

Soul patches are lame when attached to a face

"My avatar picture is of the favorite vehicle I ever owned" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Jul 27, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I normally go with mutton chops and a big mustache

Then scale it back
I always end with a Hitler. I hate him for messing up that mustache.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

as long as you dont part your hair then no one will notice

and if anyone give you guff tell’em it’s straight Chaplin.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that also reminds me

did you catch that last film by Harmony Korine about the commune of impersonators? It is cool and might be something that you would watch.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you sure?

I get in trouble with the wife each time I pick a movie suggested on BE. Not counting zombie movies, because she doesn’t watch those.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not sure

that your wife would approve, but the main character is a MJ impersonator, and I think the girl is Six from the show Blossom.

maybe the MJ thing is too soon? Like watching movies that have the twin towers in them.

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever

by jonestr on Jul 27, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That might be cool

She got mad at me for Idiocracy and she’s not happy that Equilibrium just came in the mail. I have no idea what that movie is about.

by tominhawaii on Jul 27, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is certainly not a comedy

I thought Equilibrium was just all right.

I think it sets some